The danger of popery: or, A sermon preached at a visitation at Ashford in Kent vpon 2. Thess. 2.12. Wherein the marks of antichristianisme and signes of truth are opened and applied, and the question of the sauing and damning of thos. that follow Antichrist is explanted by the Scriptures. By Robert Abbott, preacher of the Word of God at Cranebrooke in Kent.
The danger of Popery, or a Sermon preached vpon 2. Thess. 2. 12. That all they might be damned, which beleeued not the truth, but had pleasure in vnrighteousnesse.
The danger of Popery, or a Sermon preached upon 2. Thess 2. 12. That all they might be damned, which believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
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Concerning which it is impossible that either we should be profitable learners or speakers except we take a short veiw of the whole chapter without which we cannot aptly vnderstand this present text.
Concerning which it is impossible that either we should be profitable learners or Speakers except we take a short view of the Whole chapter without which we cannot aptly understand this present text.
And hence afterwards grew that Atheisticall question in Peter, where is the promise of his comming? Now to preuent the danger of them, the Apostle giues an admonition, forced vpon their hearts with a graue and powerfull charge, that they would not be troubled with such a suggestion vpon what pretence soeuer.
And hence afterwards grew that Atheistical question in Peter, where is the promise of his coming? Now to prevent the danger of them, the Apostle gives an admonition, forced upon their hearts with a graven and powerful charge, that they would not be troubled with such a suggestion upon what pretence soever.
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and the second, from the proper reasons of that effect; which are those things which must happen before Christs comming to iudgement; and these are two.
and the second, from the proper Reasons of that Effect; which Are those things which must happen before Christ coming to judgement; and these Are two.
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Secondly the person which hindered his Reuelation, that is, hee which with-helde, to wit, the Romane Emperor, who did decline as the Roman Papacy crept vp.
Secondly the person which hindered his Revelation, that is, he which withheld, to wit, the Roman Emperor, who did decline as the Roman Papacy crept up.
Thirdly, the person hindering his progresse that is, the Lord, who shall consume him with the spirit of his mouth and abolish him with the brightnes of his comming.
Thirdly, the person hindering his progress that is, the Lord, who shall consume him with the Spirit of his Mouth and Abolah him with the brightness of his coming.
Now for the meanes of Antichrists aduancement, the Apostle sets them downe to bee these too (which wee find to bee true in our owne experience when wee looke vpon the aduancement of Popery) to wit, signes and lying wonders in forged miracles,
Now for the means of Antichrists advancement, the Apostle sets them down to be these too (which we find to be true in our own experience when we look upon the advancement of Popery) to wit, Signs and lying wonders in forged Miracles,
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Antichrist is reuealed, God fights against him, men willingly slight the truth, the Diuell fights for him, men beleeue lies and follow him, and God damnes them. This is the Summe.
Antichrist is revealed, God fights against him, men willingly slight the truth, the devil fights for him, men believe lies and follow him, and God damnes them. This is the Sum.
and therefore if we heare of robbery or murther ye inquire who it was? Seing then that in these works ye hear of danger, of killing of bodies and soules,
and Therefore if we hear of robbery or murder you inquire who it was? Sing then that in these works you hear of danger, of killing of bodies and Souls,
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and robbing them of god and happinesse, diligently attend to two things: 1. The persons in danger, they who beleeue not the truth but haue pleasure in vnrighteousnesse. 2. The danger of the persons, that all they might be damned.
and robbing them of god and happiness, diligently attend to two things: 1. The Persons in danger, they who believe not the truth but have pleasure in unrighteousness. 2. The danger of the Persons, that all they might be damned.
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Therefore when Christ meant to destroy by degrees and to deface the deformities of Antichrist, he giues Iohn, as a tipe of the Ministery of the Gospel, the little booke to eate which is the word of God.
Therefore when christ meant to destroy by Degrees and to deface the deformities of Antichrist, he gives John, as a tipe of the Ministry of the Gospel, the little book to eat which is the word of God.
Hee gaue him not the great Popish volumes of decretals, which, together with the spirit of prophesie in the Popes owne breasts doe make vp the word of Antichrist, but the little volume of the holy Scripture which maketh vp most fully the word of the Lambe.
He gave him not the great Popish volumes of Decretals, which, together with the Spirit of prophesy in the Popes own breasts do make up the word of Antichrist, but the little volume of the holy Scripture which makes up most Fully the word of the Lamb.
yet so many as are ordained vnto life and shall be saued, are by this meanes at some times or other reclaimed from their false courses and added to the Church.
yet so many as Are ordained unto life and shall be saved, Are by this means At Some times or other reclaimed from their false courses and added to the Church.
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Besides the power of beleeuing, is called a receiuing by Iohn, when he saith, that as many as receiued him to them he gaue a right to be the sons of God,
Beside the power of believing, is called a receiving by John, when he Says, that as many as received him to them he gave a right to be the Sons of God,
And falshood may be called vnrighteousnes, both because it carryeth vs from the rule of righteousnesse which should informe our vnderstanding and reforme our hearts and whole conuersation that we might haue an accepted righteousnesse:
And falsehood may be called unrighteousness, both Because it Carrieth us from the Rule of righteousness which should inform our understanding and reform our hearts and Whole Conversation that we might have an accepted righteousness:
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and other Gentiles as well as they, hauing their cogitations darkened, and hearts hardened for want of sauing truth, gaue themselues vnto wantonnesse, to worke all vncleannesse with greedinesse.
and other Gentiles as well as they, having their cogitations darkened, and hearts hardened for want of Saving truth, gave themselves unto wantonness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
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I answere, the giuing of our hearts to the pleasing enticements of Antichrist, as effeminate persons giue themselues to the pleasing enticements of harlots.
I answer, the giving of our hearts to the pleasing enticements of Antichrist, as effeminate Persons give themselves to the pleasing enticements of harlots.
For there are three sorts of the followers of Antichrist: Some that are simply seduced, such are they who are said to dwell on the earth, that is, in the visible state and condition of the Church, who were deceiued by the signes and great wonders of the beast.
For there Are three sorts of the followers of Antichrist: some that Are simply seduced, such Are they who Are said to dwell on the earth, that is, in the visible state and condition of the Church, who were deceived by the Signs and great wonders of the beast.
by which you may perceiue that the text driues at the description of Antichristians, and telleth vs that they are such as receiue not with high estimation and reuerence the word of the Lambe but make a religion and take delight in the word of the beast.
by which you may perceive that the text drives At the description of Antichristians, and Telleth us that they Are such as receive not with high estimation and Reverence the word of the Lamb but make a Religion and take delight in the word of the beast.
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Are we not daily acquainted with their pleading against the Scriptures, & with their deriding of vs for our cōstant appeales vnto it? Hence is it that they fill thēselues with much durt to cast in our faces for the Scriptures sake.
are we not daily acquainted with their pleading against the Scriptures, & with their deriding of us for our constant appeals unto it? Hence is it that they fill themselves with much dirt to cast in our faces for the Scriptures sake.
Secondly, because they see that all the members of the Church, whom the deuill doth seeke principally to annoy, doe loue and make them their teacher, comforter, and counseller;
Secondly, Because they see that all the members of the Church, whom the Devil does seek principally to annoy, do love and make them their teacher, comforter, and Counsellor;
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Heretickes therefore being willing to propagate their errours will corrupt such friends as are most deare to the parties whom they would haue to imbrace them.
Heretics Therefore being willing to propagate their errors will corrupt such Friends as Are most deer to the parties whom they would have to embrace them.
Thirdly, because they haue beene thus farre acquainted with the doctrine of the Church, that they know it maketh the Scriptures a spirituall iudge pronouncing vnder God as from liuing oracles, what is necessary to be held and practised in all fundamentall matters of faith and obedience.
Thirdly, Because they have been thus Far acquainted with the Doctrine of the Church, that they know it makes the Scriptures a spiritual judge pronouncing under God as from living oracles, what is necessary to be held and practised in all fundamental matters of faith and Obedience.
yet for all that as Christ obiected Scripture in truth against the Scribes, Pharises, and deuill who obiected it against him in hypocrisie: euen so must we.
yet for all that as christ objected Scripture in truth against the Scribes, Pharisees, and Devil who objected it against him in hypocrisy: even so must we.
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What though mine enemie say that he hath part in mine inheritance, and that this and this peece of land is his, shall I therefore begger my selfe and resigne it ouer vnto his spoile? shall I not rather search out my euidences and cleere the truth of my right and the falshood of his claime by those meanes which the kingdome where I dwell will afford? what though a Bastard say that he hath right of inheritance to my land:
What though mine enemy say that he hath part in mine inheritance, and that this and this piece of land is his, shall I Therefore beggar my self and resign it over unto his spoil? shall I not rather search out my evidences and clear the truth of my right and the falsehood of his claim by those means which the Kingdom where I dwell will afford? what though a Bastard say that he hath right of inheritance to my land:
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So though all the enemies of faith and bastards in the Church, shall claime a right in our inheritance and portion of the Scriptures shall we therefore forsake all our liuelyhood & comfort in them? shall wee not rather labour by the benefit of those gifts which God hath giuen, (not to the Pope and his adherents) but to the true Church of God, to wit, the gift of interpretation, tongues, wisedome, knowledge, prayer,
So though all the enemies of faith and bastards in the Church, shall claim a right in our inheritance and portion of the Scriptures shall we Therefore forsake all our liuelyhood & Comfort in them? shall we not rather labour by the benefit of those Gifts which God hath given, (not to the Pope and his adherents) but to the true Church of God, to wit, the gift of Interpretation, tongues, Wisdom, knowledge, prayer,
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Is not diuelish temptation sufficiently condemned in the Scriptures because the Diuell doth tempt Christ from the Scriptures abused? vniust or vncharitable Suites are sufficiently condemned by Law though wrangling persons will still pretend law to maintain them:
Is not devilish temptation sufficiently condemned in the Scriptures Because the devil does tempt christ from the Scriptures abused? unjust or uncharitable Suits Are sufficiently condemned by Law though wrangling Persons will still pretend law to maintain them:
It is the law which doth iudge of claymes, titles, inheritances, trespasses, and the like; and the Iudges doe not make the iudgement of the Law but pronounce it:
It is the law which does judge of claims, titles, inheritances, Trespasses, and the like; and the Judges do not make the judgement of the Law but pronounce it:
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And if sometimes it doth pronounce amisse (as it may do though it take neuer so good heed to the word of God, in those things which are not necessarily beleiued vnto saluation) it is not because the scripture doth not exactly iudge,
And if sometime it does pronounce amiss (as it may do though it take never so good heed to the word of God, in those things which Are not necessarily believed unto salvation) it is not Because the scripture does not exactly judge,
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Thus haue I shewed you in some few particulars how the Papists sleight the truth (and yet in vaine) to pull vpon themselues the first badge of Antichristians.
Thus have I showed you in Some few particulars how the Papists sleight the truth (and yet in vain) to pull upon themselves the First badge of Antichristians.
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The second is their delighting in that Lie of Antichrist which is heere called Vnrighteousnes. Antichrist is that great Theife who commeth not in by the doore into the folde:
The second is their delighting in that Lie of Antichrist which is Here called Unrighteousness. Antichrist is that great Thief who comes not in by the door into the fold:
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so doth Antichrist put out the light of the scriptures (so much as he can) that his wretched lies & seducements may the more easily be settled vpon himselfe with his followers.
so does Antichrist put out the Light of the Scriptures (so much as he can) that his wretched lies & seducements may the more Easily be settled upon himself with his followers.
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All false religions are lies, but there is no religion in the world (that I know) which makes lying a part of their religion but that of Rome. They haue their Aequiuocation, their godly deceites and lyes;
All false Religions Are lies, but there is no Religion in the world (that I know) which makes lying a part of their Religion but that of Room. They have their Equivocation, their godly Deceits and lies;
Hence do they thrust thousand of lies vpon the poore people, as the historie of Loreto, where we read of Pope •ulius, hauing performed his deuotion in our Ladyes Chappels, by hir protection was preserued from a Cannon ▪ shot which beat down his Consistory where he was & yet hurt not his Fatherhood:
Hence do they thrust thousand of lies upon the poor people, as the history of Loreto, where we read of Pope •ulius, having performed his devotion in our Ladies Chapels, by his protection was preserved from a Cannon ▪ shot which beatrice down his Consistory where he was & yet hurt not his Fatherhood:
because he would not abiure Christ, tooke his guts in his hand (if any will beleeue it) and so went a iourney of many dayes to Loreto, and there was cured.
Because he would not abjure christ, took his guts in his hand (if any will believe it) and so went a journey of many days to Loreto, and there was cured.
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There wee read of the noble knight who could learn no other lesson than these two words Aue Maria; but to make amends, hee did retaine them with so great deuotion that when hee was dead and buried, a Lilly sprung out of his tounge, euery leaf whereof had Aue Maria stamped vpon it with golden letters, to the amazement of the beholders.
There we read of the noble knight who could Learn no other Lesson than these two words Aue Maria; but to make amends, he did retain them with so great devotion that when he was dead and buried, a Lily sprung out of his tongue, every leaf whereof had Aue Maria stamped upon it with golden letters, to the amazement of the beholders.
I might tell you of a certaine heretick who was conuerted to the faith by seeing S. Anthonies Horse worship the Hoste, that is, the bread in the Sacrament:
I might tell you of a certain heretic who was converted to the faith by seeing S. Anthoneis Horse worship the Host, that is, the bred in the Sacrament:
all which the poor people, being seduced, do suck in vnder the pretence of the spirit of infallibillity ▪ for Bellarmine tells vs that the Church of Rome is the holy Church and the Spouse of God,
all which the poor people, being seduced, do suck in under the pretence of the Spirit of infallibility ▪ for Bellarmine tells us that the Church of Room is the holy Church and the Spouse of God,
and therefore there is no danger that shee should be deceiued, or that shee should doe or teach others to doe any thing that were against the Commandements of God.
and Therefore there is no danger that she should be deceived, or that she should do or teach Others to do any thing that were against the commandments of God.
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Vnder this pretence, what superstitious seducements shall not be swallowed downe without examination? If, as the Philosopher cryeth out to those that would dispute, it is a Principle:
Under this pretence, what superstitious seducements shall not be swallowed down without examination? If, as the Philosopher Cries out to those that would dispute, it is a Principle:
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Let them goe (my brethren) with these two badges of Antichristians, to wit, their sleighting the Truth of the Lambe, and their beleeuing the word of the Beast:
Let them go (my brothers) with these two badges of Antichristians, to wit, their Slighting the Truth of the Lamb, and their believing the word of the Beast:
The ancient Christians perceiuing that worldly men did place their sufficiencie in their wealth (to signifie, that that sufficiencie which commeth to vs by our riches, commeth not from them,
The ancient Christians perceiving that worldly men did place their sufficiency in their wealth (to signify, that that sufficiency which comes to us by our riches, comes not from them,
and our doctrine be wholly & entirely one with theirs, why should any that haue not the spirit of contention and contradiction doubt that our religion is not the truth?
and our Doctrine be wholly & entirely one with theirs, why should any that have not the Spirit of contention and contradiction doubt that our Religion is not the truth?
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for when he prayeth to his Father, that as Hee and his Father are one, so they may be one in them, doth he not teach, that the Vnitie in Trinitie doth further our vnitie in our selues and the mysticall body? Now if true religion be tryed by this generall nature of it wee shall finde two things.
for when he Prayeth to his Father, that as He and his Father Are one, so they may be one in them, does he not teach, that the Unity in Trinity does further our unity in our selves and the mystical body? Now if true Religion be tried by this general nature of it we shall find two things.
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Secondly, it carrieth vs away from God to the creatures as Hee-saints, Shee-saints, Maskes, Images, thorough which it is great difficultie to peirce to God by their muddy distinctions.
Secondly, it Carrieth us away from God to the creatures as Hee-saints, Shee-saints, Masks, Images, through which it is great difficulty to pierce to God by their muddy Distinctions.
Fourthly, it giues libertie to many sinnes, as ignorance whereby they are made strangers from the life of God, Incest, fornication, periury, rebellion and what not, seeing they haue those who are subiect to the like passions, who,
Fourthly, it gives liberty to many Sins, as ignorance whereby they Are made Strangers from the life of God, Incest, fornication, perjury, rebellion and what not, seeing they have those who Are Subject to the like passion, who,
& flying to these meanes of application which he hath appointed as the word, faith, Sacraments of Christ (who alone hath power to set seales to the couenant of grace,
& flying to these means of application which he hath appointed as the word, faith, Sacraments of christ (who alone hath power to Set Seals to the Covenant of grace,
as the act of whooredome by continency, the act of drunkennesse by sobrietie, the acts of all sinnes by watchfulnesse, fasting, and prayer and the like:
as the act of whoredom by continency, the act of Drunkenness by sobriety, the acts of all Sins by watchfulness, fasting, and prayer and the like:
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but opposing the very enmity of the minde, ignorance of the vnderstanding, darknesse and varietie of thoughts, stupiditie and fury of conscience, rebellion of willes,
but opposing the very enmity of the mind, ignorance of the understanding, darkness and variety of thoughts, stupidity and fury of conscience, rebellion of wills,
and if there be any other disorderlinesse (as there is too much) either in soule or body, that doth exalt it selfe against God and his most holy and righteous law.
and if there be any other disorderliness (as there is too much) either in soul or body, that does exalt it self against God and his most holy and righteous law.
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Yea, but doe they not cry out that our religion giues liberty to sinne by our doctrine concerning Free-will, Iustification, Merits, assurance of saluation, perseuerance of the Saints,
Yea, but do they not cry out that our Religion gives liberty to sin by our Doctrine Concerning Freewill, Justification, Merits, assurance of salvation, perseverance of the Saints,
and we are bound (for reformation) to giue attendance to the word, and to waite (as the poore Lazars at the poole of Bethesda for the descending of the Angell) that wee ouer-slip not the acceptable time and the houre of saluation.
and we Are bound (for Reformation) to give attendance to the word, and to wait (as the poor Lazars At the pool of Bethesda for the descending of the Angel) that we overslip not the acceptable time and the hour of salvation.
and the necessarie way to saluation, without which no man shall see the Lord. And though we abhorre the thoughts of Merits in the notion of the Church of Rome,
and the necessary Way to salvation, without which no man shall see the Lord. And though we abhor the thoughts of Merits in the notion of the Church of Rome,
but wee cannot be assured, that God is pleased with halfe Communions (that is, the Popish receiuing of the Bread without the Wine) vnder pretence of Concomitancie;
but we cannot be assured, that God is pleased with half Communions (that is, the Popish receiving of the Bred without the Wine) under pretence of Concomitancy;
But wee cannot be assured of Gods accepting seruice in an vnknowne tongue: because though God vnderstand it, yet the people cannot with vnderstanding say, Amen. Fiftly, In adoration of Images.
But we cannot be assured of God's accepting service in an unknown tongue: Because though God understand it, yet the people cannot with understanding say, Amen. Fifty, In adoration of Images.
So the Popes of Rome retaining the common principles of faith ▪ and manners, and professing themselues to bee Colour-bearers to Iesus Christ, without which they could not so easily haue insinuated themselues into the hearts of the World (their Profession giuing good occasion of enquiring after them, and cleauing to them);
So the Popes of Rome retaining the Common principles of faith ▪ and manners, and professing themselves to bee Colour-bearers to Iesus christ, without which they could not so Easily have insinuated themselves into the hearts of the World (their Profession giving good occasion of inquiring After them, and cleaving to them);
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then hee makes a faction and head against vs in the Councell of Trent, and excommunicateth vs (like the Iewes that cast out their brethren and said, Let the Lord be glorified ) as if it were our fault that we would not drinke his poyson,
then he makes a faction and head against us in the Council of Trent, and excommunicateth us (like the Iewes that cast out their brothers and said, Let the Lord be glorified) as if it were our fault that we would not drink his poison,
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and poysoned harts taking pleasure in falshood, which is manifested two wayes: first by an eager pursuite of the thinges of Antichrist without examination;
and poisoned hearts taking pleasure in falsehood, which is manifested two ways: First by an eager pursuit of the things of Antichrist without examination;
secondly, by a cruell quelling, killing, and sacrificing the opposers with fire and sword, (superstition being naturally cruell) of such (I say) that the Apostle saith They shall be damned.
secondly, by a cruel quelling, killing, and sacrificing the opposers with fire and sword, (Superstition being naturally cruel) of such (I say) that the Apostle Says They shall be damned.
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how shall we escape if we neglect so great saluation? Secondly, the greatnes of the iudgement going before shewes that this can be no lesse then damnation:
how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? Secondly, the greatness of the judgement going before shows that this can be no less then damnation:
as the word it self doth signifie to iudge, so to punish & condemne. Paul saith, what haue I to doe to iudge them that are without. i. punish by excōmunication or otherwise.
as the word it self does signify to judge, so to Punish & condemn. Paul Says, what have I to do to judge them that Are without. i. Punish by excommunication or otherwise.
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First that there are common principles in the Church of Rome, which being known, and accompanied with harts willing to be informed in the truth, purposes and indeauours to know and doe a right & holy obedience to what is knowne by those principles so far as they are come, may bring men to saluation.
First that there Are Common principles in the Church of Rome, which being known, and accompanied with hearts willing to be informed in the truth, Purposes and endeavours to know and do a right & holy Obedience to what is known by those principles so Far as they Are come, may bring men to salvation.
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For who doubts but that the Beleife, the ten Commaundements, the Lords Prayer, and the Sacraments doe comprehend all sauing fundamentall points of Faith and practice? These therefore being in the Church of Rome (though with much corruption) vpon the former limitations may affoard grounds of saluation to them to whom God giues power with an honest hart to receiue them.
For who doubts but that the Belief, the ten commandments, the lords Prayer, and the Sacraments do comprehend all Saving fundamental points of Faith and practice? These Therefore being in the Church of Rome (though with much corruption) upon the former limitations may afford grounds of salvation to them to whom God gives power with an honest heart to receive them.
for hauing knowledge of the common principles and being ignorant, or at the least not so fully stated in the pernicious errours of the Popish corruptions,
for having knowledge of the Common principles and being ignorant, or At the least not so Fully stated in the pernicious errors of the Popish corruptions,
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When therefore the holy Ghost saith, that they shall be damned, we must (by the helpe of the same holy Ghost in his word) distinguish of Persons, of doctrines, and of times.
When Therefore the holy Ghost Says, that they shall be damned, we must (by the help of the same holy Ghost in his word) distinguish of Persons, of doctrines, and of times.
First, such as haue the name of the beast and the number of his name, that is, such as are in outward communion with him, who though they are deceiued,
First, such as have the name of the beast and the number of his name, that is, such as Are in outward communion with him, who though they Are deceived,
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Secondly, such as worship the Beast and his Image and receiue his markes, that is, such as are in inward fellowship and mysterie with him, being by wilfulnesse and resolution,
Secondly, such as worship the Beast and his Image and receive his marks, that is, such as Are in inward fellowship and mystery with him, being by wilfulness and resolution,
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Other doctrines againe are vpon the foundation, as the Apostle speaketh of building on the foundation, gold, siluer, precious stones, timber, hay, or stubble, that is, varietie of doctrine which hath beene or is of worth and vse,
Other doctrines again Are upon the Foundation, as the Apostle speaks of building on the Foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, timber, hay, or stubble, that is, variety of Doctrine which hath been or is of worth and use,
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and next, when the Gospel is once restored, woe to them that take delight in the Whore, for they shall be tormented with fire and brimstone before the holy Angels,
and next, when the Gospel is once restored, woe to them that take delight in the Whore, for they shall be tormented with fire and brimstone before the holy Angels,
and before the Lambe, and the smoake of their torment shall ascend euermore, and they shall haue no rest, day nor night, which worship the Beast and his Image.
and before the Lamb, and the smoke of their torment shall ascend evermore, and they shall have no rest, day nor night, which worship the Beast and his Image.
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How many windings and turnings, and how many distinctions to and fro must be vsed to bring them but into the iudgement of Charitie, concerning Gods looking vpon them for good.
How many windings and turnings, and how many Distinctions to and from must be used to bring them but into the judgement of Charity, Concerning God's looking upon them for good.
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and next, to my brethren of the Ministerie in particular. To all (I say) suffer the word of exhortation, both concerning our selues, and others: Concerning our selues;
and next, to my brothers of the Ministry in particular. To all (I say) suffer the word of exhortation, both Concerning our selves, and Others: Concerning our selves;
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I know (my brethren) that this Conceit expressed in these generall tearmes, That a Papist so liuing and so dying may be saued, hath filled our hearts with worlds of indifferencie:
I know (my brothers) that this Conceit expressed in these general terms, That a Papist so living and so dying may be saved, hath filled our hearts with world's of indifferency:
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So that as the Arminians haue their middle knowledge (as if there could be any cut betwixt a thing and nothing, a being and no being) so haue we had our indifferent conceits either of Protestancy or Popery as the world shall serue and the winde shall turne.
So that as the Arminians have their middle knowledge (as if there could be any Cut betwixt a thing and nothing, a being and no being) so have we had our indifferent conceits either of Protestancy or Popery as the world shall serve and the wind shall turn.
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Hath their beene so much striuing vnto blood in vaine? Haue so many martyrs lost the crownes of their martyrdomes when they haue layed downe their liues at the feete of the Pope and his image rather then to yeeld vnto the Romane abominations? Haue so many glorious Dauids fought the battailes of God against that vncircumcised Philistime in vaine? Haue so many Iohns and blessed preachers of the Gospel spent their time and strength in eating of the little booke and venting it againe to be as vials vppon the throne of the beast in vaine? No No:
Hath their been so much striving unto blood in vain? Have so many Martyrs lost the crowns of their martyrdoms when they have laid down their lives At the feet of the Pope and his image rather then to yield unto the Roman abominations? Have so many glorious David fought the battles of God against that uncircumcised Philistine in vain? Have so many Iohns and blessed Preachers of the Gospel spent their time and strength in eating of the little book and venting it again to be as vials upon the throne of the beast in vain? No No:
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and because euen we our selues are against it in our pronenesse vnto sin and delight in it) then how hard and hard againe is it to find it in the stye of the beast and amongst the followers of Antichrist where there are so many killing poysons against it!
and Because even we our selves Are against it in our proneness unto since and delight in it) then how hard and hard again is it to find it in the stye of the beast and among the followers of Antichrist where there Are so many killing poisons against it!
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But as for vs that liue out of the smoake of the pit in the shining rayes of the Gospel, let vs at the Glassie sea sing the song of Moses, and of the Lambe praysing Gods power as the Lord God Almightie,
But as for us that live out of the smoke of the pit in the shining rays of the Gospel, let us At the Glassy sea sing the song of Moses, and of the Lamb praising God's power as the Lord God Almighty,
when we can prooue by sanctification of spirit and faith of truth, whereunto men are called by the Gospel to obtaine the glory of our Lord Iesus Christ, that they are the elect of God,
when we can prove by sanctification of Spirit and faith of truth, whereunto men Are called by the Gospel to obtain the glory of our Lord Iesus christ, that they Are the elect of God,
& so are not in this perishing estate by the works of Antichrist. We are in a naturall bond as digged out of the same pit by descending from Adam: we are in a ciuill bond,
& so Are not in this perishing estate by the works of Antichrist. We Are in a natural bound as dug out of the same pit by descending from Adam: we Are in a civil bound,
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and to exhort them to stand fast in that Christian course which they haue vndertaken by imbracing the doctrines of the Gospel deliuered vnto vs, by what meanes soeuer:
and to exhort them to stand fast in that Christian course which they have undertaken by embracing the doctrines of the Gospel Delivered unto us, by what means soever:
and it is so hard a matter to bring them that delight in it into Gods fould, let vs obserue the exhortation of blessed Peter, feed the flocke of God which dependeth vpon you, caring for it not by constraint but willingly;
and it is so hard a matter to bring them that delight in it into God's fouled, let us observe the exhortation of blessed Peter, feed the flock of God which dependeth upon you, caring for it not by constraint but willingly;
Shall I not therefore presse it in particulars? First then, as pittying the miserie of Antichristrans, let vs feed the flock of God by the word of God.
Shall I not Therefore press it in particulars? First then, as pitying the misery of Antichristrans, let us feed the flock of God by the word of God.
Preach, Catechize, and liue against the Pope of Rome. First, feed by preaching, that is, by speaking vnto men to edification, exhortation, and comfort:
Preach, Catechise, and live against the Pope of Room. First, feed by preaching, that is, by speaking unto men to edification, exhortation, and Comfort:
so must wee lay aside all cloudy speculations and descend to vulgar apprehension, that the people to whom we intend good may take what is their owne and goe their way.
so must we lay aside all cloudy speculations and descend to Vulgar apprehension, that the people to whom we intend good may take what is their own and go their Way.
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as the Apostle saith take heed to reading and to doctrine: but as in the building of the temple (as it is wel obserued) there was hewing in the mountaines,
as the Apostle Says take heed to reading and to Doctrine: but as in the building of the temple (as it is well observed) there was hewing in the Mountains,
so though we vse all sortes of wrighting and wrighters in our priuate studies, yet let vs not muster and obtrude them in troopes for ostentation in the pulpit,
so though we use all sorts of wrighting and wrighters in our private studies, yet let us not muster and obtrude them in troops for ostentation in the pulpit,
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least as Asahels dead body it make the people stand still, and cause them to say as Ahimaaz of the death of Absolon, I saw a tumult but I knew not what.
lest as Asahels dead body it make the people stand still, and cause them to say as Ahimaaz of the death of Absalom, I saw a tumult but I knew not what.
but when it is communicated either with affected eloquence, and vnusuall words, or in such an abstruse manner of speaking as if wee meant to work admiration & astonishment rather then edification, wee may perhaps get the garlands of prayse and goodwill rom them that liue more in the eare than in the hearte,
but when it is communicated either with affected eloquence, and unusual words, or in such an abstruse manner of speaking as if we meant to work admiration & astonishment rather then edification, we may perhaps get the garlands of praise and goodwill rome them that live more in the ear than in the heart,
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For all the world cannot perswade them otherwise till God perswade Iaphet: yea they will sometimes runne vpon death it selfe in the maintenance of their fooleries:
For all the world cannot persuade them otherwise till God persuade Japhet: yea they will sometime run upon death it self in the maintenance of their fooleries:
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yea and further they like madmen will raise great stirres vpon ridiculous matters. For as the Robe of Caesar is sayd more to trouble Rome than his death,
yea and further they like madmen will raise great stirs upon ridiculous matters. For as the Robe of Caesar is said more to trouble Room than his death,
Now then can we consider the fearefull breaches of Gods commandements, and that with spirituall phrenzy and madnesse, can wee consider that when (thorough the assistance of God) we haue wrought them to knowledge it is an infinite worke to bring them to practise:
Now then can we Consider the fearful Breaches of God's Commandments, and that with spiritual frenzy and madness, can we Consider that when (through the assistance of God) we have wrought them to knowledge it is an infinite work to bring them to practise:
Secondly, feede by Catechising, that is, by contracting religion into a summe as Christ did the Law and the Gospel, that there may be a cleare and briefe speaking vnto men to instruction.
Secondly, feed by Catechising, that is, by contracting Religion into a sum as christ did the Law and the Gospel, that there may be a clear and brief speaking unto men to instruction.
when he saith, I am God all sufficient, walke before me, and be thou vpright. For whereas the summe of Catechisme doth consist in faith, and obedience;
when he Says, I am God all sufficient, walk before me, and be thou upright. For whereas the sum of Catechism does consist in faith, and Obedience;
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In the time of the Law, God commanded Catechising, or whetting the Law vpon them, that it may pierce the hearts of their children to vnderstand and affect it,
In the time of the Law, God commanded Catechising, or whetting the Law upon them, that it may pierce the hearts of their children to understand and affect it,
At fifteene yeeres old they went to deeper points of the Law, and Talmudicall doubts. Seeing then that it was vsed both before the Floud, and after it;
At fifteene Years old they went to Deeper points of the Law, and Talmudical doubts. Seeing then that it was used both before the Flood, and After it;
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and shall wee be cold and sluggish, and suffer a little water to quench our loue to communicate the Truth? Oh that it might be the happinesse of this time, that as our late renowned Soueraigne did limit after-noone Exercises vpon the Lords day to Catechising vpon the grounds of Religion;
and shall we be cold and sluggish, and suffer a little water to quench our love to communicate the Truth? O that it might be the happiness of this time, that as our late renowned Sovereign did limit afternoon Exercises upon the lords day to Catechising upon the grounds of Religion;
Consider with your selues what Hegesippus saith, to wit, That by vertue of Catechizing there was neuer a King but receiued alteration in his Heathenish Religion within fourty yeares after Christ. Therefore Iulian when hee meant to suppresse religion inuented not new torments but put downe Schooles and Catechizings.
Consider with your selves what Hegesippus Says, to wit, That by virtue of Catechizing there was never a King but received alteration in his Heathenish Religion within fourty Years After christ. Therefore Iulian when he meant to suppress Religion invented not new torments but put down Schools and Catechizings.
Therefore the iudgment of the Churches in the Synode of Dort, touching this, is worthy to be written in our hearts especially of our owne, that wee may no longer bee bunglers but as Masterbuilders wee may lay the foundation,
Therefore the judgement of the Churches in the Synod of Dort, touching this, is worthy to be written in our hearts especially of our own, that we may no longer be bunglers but as Master builders we may lay the Foundation,
but instructing with meekenesse the contrary-minded, and carrying our selues to Christs lambs in loue: that as Antichrists Proctors haue humilitie in shew, so we may haue it in truth.
but instructing with meekness the contrary-minded, and carrying our selves to Christ Lambs in love: that as Antichrists Proctors have humility in show, so we may have it in truth.
the third wherein Antichrist beganne to decline) in the second darke and leaden times the Church of Rome thorough the whole Hierarchy of it did swell with titles, which was accompanied with the ruine of mens soules.
the third wherein Antichrist began to decline) in the second dark and leaden times the Church of Room through the Whole Hierarchy of it did swell with titles, which was accompanied with the ruin of men's Souls.
Oh thou chiefe Shepherd of our soules driue it and keep it from vs, and work our hearts highly to esteeme rather the flourishing of the Church by solid and powerfull preaching and catechising euen amongst the poorest of Gods people.
O thou chief Shepherd of our Souls driven it and keep it from us, and work our hearts highly to esteem rather the flourishing of the Church by solid and powerful preaching and catechising even among the Poorest of God's people.
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and to execrate all the leuen of wilfull and raigning sinne, and to oppose and mortifie the least sins, that we may be Priests after Gods owne heart as Ieremy speaketh.
and to execrate all the Leven of wilful and reigning sin, and to oppose and mortify the least Sins, that we may be Priests After God's own heart as Ieremy speaks.
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What would we answere to such Colossians as should say to Archippus, Thou that teachest another, teachest thou not thy selfe? thou that preachest a man should steale;
What would we answer to such colossians as should say to Archippus, Thou that Teachest Another, Teachest thou not thy self? thou that Preachest a man should steal;
doest thou steale? thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery doest thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols committest thou sacriledge? thou that gloriest in the Law, thorough the breaking of the Law dishonourest thou God? For the name of God is blasphemed amongst the Gentiles thorough you.
dost thou steal? thou that Sayest a man should not commit adultery dost thou commit adultery? thou that Abhorrest Idols Committest thou sacrilege? thou that gloriest in the Law, through the breaking of the Law dishonourest thou God? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you.
And oh that it might be the glory of the Church of these times to procure publike fastings and prayings as other Churches haue against all our sinnes? What though it be a time of reioycing in regard of our blessed King and gouernment.
And o that it might be the glory of the Church of these times to procure public Fastings and prayings as other Churches have against all our Sins? What though it be a time of rejoicing in regard of our blessed King and government.
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And therefore as when Elishah accused the Israelites of Idolatry, they called him bald-pate (implying belike that he wanted Iewish formalitie according to the Law, because he had that blemish:
And Therefore as when Elishah accused the Israelites of Idolatry, they called him baldpate (implying belike that he wanted Jewish formality according to the Law, Because he had that blemish:
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and the Synod at Ierusalem aske Peter and Iohn, By what power and in what name haue yee done this: but of the true worshippers of God we heare no such thing.
and the Synod At Ierusalem ask Peter and John, By what power and in what name have ye done this: but of the true worshippers of God we hear no such thing.
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Which I speake not, as if ordinarily wee ought not to aske after mens authoritie (for this were the next way to leape from the Shop-board into the Pulpit, with Brownists and other Sectaries) but to shew that Doctrine must be preferred before Persons.
Which I speak not, as if ordinarily we ought not to ask After men's Authority (for this were the next Way to leap from the Shopboard into the Pulpit, with Brownists and other Sectaries) but to show that Doctrine must be preferred before Persons.
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They knew, that Christians should not giue an account at the day of Iudgement of the Persons, they haue heard but of their obedience or disobedience to their wholesome Doctrine:
They knew, that Christians should not give an account At the day of Judgement of the Persons, they have herd but of their Obedience or disobedience to their wholesome Doctrine:
they that come in Sheepes cloathing, may be inwardly rauening Wolues: yea, Watchmen may be blinde and dumbe Dogges, that cannot barke, and greedie Dogges, that can neuer haue enough.
they that come in Sheep clothing, may be inwardly ravening Wolves: yea, Watchmen may be blind and dumb Dogs, that cannot bark, and greedy Dogs, that can never have enough.
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Oh therefore, that our Persons may be such, that we may sweetly settle our Workes vpon the hearts of those that heare it, that when the chiefe Shepheard shall appeare, wee may receiue an vncorruptible Crowne of Glory. I will end with Paul: I charge thee before God and the Lord Iesus Christ,
O Therefore, that our Persons may be such, that we may sweetly settle our Works upon the hearts of those that hear it, that when the chief Shepherd shall appear, we may receive an uncorruptible Crown of Glory. I will end with Paul: I charge thee before God and the Lord Iesus christ,
L•genda au de S. Patr. pa. 37 Vbi supra de Annunciat. pag. 38. See Beards •tract. from the Rom. Rel. D. Featly hi• append. to Fish ▪ net pag. 30. 31 32. An old post. Manuscrip.
L•genda au de S. Patron Paul. 37 Vbi supra de Annunciate. page. 38. See Beards •tract. from the Rom. Religious D. Featly hi• append. to Fish ▪ net page. 30. 31 32. an old post. Manuscript.
Tria ignorantiae principia: In•er Philosophos, cōtra neg•ntem principia: inter medicos, vi•tus specifica: Inter theologos ecclesia catholica. Sr. Walt. Rayl. Preface.
Tria ignorantiae principia: In•er Philosophers, cōtra neg•ntem principia: inter medicos, vi•tus specifica: Inter Theologos Church catholica. Sr. Walt. Rail. Preface.
1 Cor. 14. 16. They may giue a fainte, lazy, hasty, and ignorant Amen. but not zelous. Godw. Mos. & Aar. pag 90, 91. Ex. 20. 5. Leuit. 26. 1. Deut. 4. 15, 19. & 5, 8. Es. 40.
1 Cor. 14. 16. They may give a faint, lazy, hasty, and ignorant Amen. but not zealous. God Mos. & Aar. page 90, 91. Ex. 20. 5. Levites 26. 1. Deuteronomy 4. 15, 19. & 5, 8. Es. 40.
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